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• Talking Watches: With J.J. Redick

  Welcome to episode two of Talking Watches. Last month, we sat down with singer, songwriter, and friend of HODINKEE Mr. John C. Mayer to talk about some of his favorite timepieces, and how he got into collecting. Today I'll be showing you part of my conversation with another young watch collector, who happens to shoot a mean three – former national college basketball player of the year, a........

• AR Coating

  So I was wondering, and I would like to hear other's input on this. If the sole purpose of providing a sapphire crystal on a watch is to prevent, and in many cases, eliminate the crystal from being scratched, why is anti-reflective coating applied to its outer surface? I can't seem to understand this. Granted it may provide a higher degree of readability in certain circumstances, but over the l........

• Bye, bye, Omega

  My enthusiasm for Omegas just ended, with the second dud out of three Speedies, all of which were bought new from ADs. My 21 month old Schumacher Red Legend came apart in my hand as I was attempting to change the date for October. The crown, which is not screw in, came away and fell on the floor. The watch - it really is a beauty - is on its way back to the dealer whence it came. Has anyone else h........

• Seth Thomas Pocket Watch

  Hi All,I have an old Seth Thomas Pocket Watch and I recently tried to use it. Needless to say, it didn't work.I opened the back and coaxed the circular wheel that spins back and forth in order to get it started. Finally it started.However, it frequently stops and needs to be shaken to start again. It seems that when it is fully wound, it will operate for about four to five hours.What can be don........